Fitbit Advice?

barbi1281
barbi1281 Posts: 48
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm thinking of purchasing a Fitbit today. I know that a lot of people own them - what are your opinions if you're an owner?
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  • fwalz3
    fwalz3 Posts: 31 Member
    I'm curious to read the replies, I just ordered the fitbit and the scale for myself.
  • targetcc
    targetcc Posts: 13
    It's great for tracking steps and stairs, but I like the fact that it tracks and adjusts for calories burned throughout the day. If you get one, make sure that you get the FitBit One (the latest model that syncs via bluetooth with your phone). Good luck!
  • tialynn1
    tialynn1 Posts: 884 Member
    I really like my fitbit. It keeps me aware of how much moving I do in a day. I aim for 10,000 steps during the week and at least 10 flights of stairs during the week. On the weekends, I am to do 8,000 steps and 8 flights of stairs.
    I like that it can tell how many times you wake up at night and how long it took you to fall asleep.
    The only disadvantage is if you don't do walking as your main exercise, then it doesn't track other things (such as swimming, zumba). My main exercise is walking so, I really like it.
  • ddipert
    ddipert Posts: 103 Member
    Bumping this to see replies. I'm getting one for Christmas.
  • mdhummel
    mdhummel Posts: 201 Member
    I loved mine until I accidentally forgot to remove it from my gym clothes. Threw it in the washer and my fitbit broke. I was able to revive it once, but the second time I threw it in the wash the fitbit was a goner :(

    I saw the new fitbits are a lot cheaper than the $99 one I purchased three years ago so I may consider buying a new one. If I buy a new fitbit I am putting signs on my laundry basket and washing machine to check my gym clothes for the fitbit!!!
  • losinghollyann
    losinghollyann Posts: 9 Member
    I have the Ultra, and got it in May. I LOVE it, always have it on. It's made me much more aware of what kind of activity levels I used to have, and what I need to change. I track all food and exercise thru MFP, but together with the Fitbit, it's a lot of powerful information. I would buy the One, though - it does bug me that mine won't synch when I am away from my pc and I travel often so I don't like that. Good luck - you will love it!
  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    Mine is great in keeping me active and giving a good idea of what my base activity level is. Also, it's easy to hide so you don't get a million questions a day about it. However, I'm thinking of moving to a BodyMedia unit to help increase accuracy. Not looking forward to the questions that the armband will cause.
  • sylwheat
    sylwheat Posts: 125
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine. It is such a motivator to get steps in and burn calories and it syncs with MFP. It is like my phone, always with me!! Never leave home without it....
  • 23SVM88
    23SVM88 Posts: 47
    Bump
  • Mandysp82
    Mandysp82 Posts: 9 Member
    Love the fitbit! I really want the new that syncs with your phone, but even the one that syncs with the computer is awesome! I wear mine every single day, it motivates to get up and move.
  • bluebug53
    bluebug53 Posts: 86 Member
    I have the fitbit zip, and I really like it, I didn't feel the need to track stairs and sleep. I do like that it adjusts calories through out the day and syncs with my iphone and mac wirelessly. It is giving me the extra push, that I need to get these last few pounds off! And I like that it is so small and I can clip it on easily and undetected and wear it all day, and that it makes no noise at all.
  • StefPayne
    StefPayne Posts: 126 Member
    I love it!!! You will too!!
  • Judyann6
    Judyann6 Posts: 22
    I have the FITBIT Zip and love it. It keeps me on track with my steps and calories that I burn during the day. I would love the bigger one that counted steps.
  • Commit2FitOnline
    Commit2FitOnline Posts: 2 Member
    I love it and have recommended it to several friends. It allows me to see my efforts in real time so I can push myself to the next level.
  • Lyssa62
    Lyssa62 Posts: 930 Member
    love love love mine. I have the ultra. This is the way I think its' broke down


    the zip -- counts steps and I think calories burned..and links to mfp and fitbit
    the ultra -- counts steps, monitors sleep ( if you wear it while you sleep) and calculates floors climbed and calories burned / links to both sites
    the one -- does everything the ultra does and is bluetooth capable


    To the poster who washed theirs...call customer service I've heard more than a dozen stories of people doing that ..they call the fitbit customer service and get it replaced for free. They are supposed to be awesome like that
  • nursedonnaj
    nursedonnaj Posts: 57 Member
    I have the FitBit Zip. It was cheaper and it syncs with bluetooth to my iPhone 4s and my computer. I ABSOLUTELY love it! I sync it and then it syncs to MFP and I only have to enter my food and exercise once. It is small, quiet, FABULOUS. It has totally motivated me to move. There have been nights where I was only 1000 steps from my 10,000 goal so I will jog in place just to make sure I hit my 10,000 every day! Love it.
  • RVfrog
    RVfrog Posts: 213 Member
    right at the moment I do not like mine.....it is not tracking....right....I spent 90 mins. at the gym sweating like a pig :laugh: and it said I only burnt 230 calories.....but when I log what I did in with MFP the numbers was like 570 something....so I 'm not liking fitbit right now till I figure out what is wrong.
  • FitToFifty
    FitToFifty Posts: 164 Member
    I have had my Ultra since May. I have NEVER regretted getting. I wear it every single day. I used to be in and out of my car for 8 hours a day and I never had issues with it picking up driving like I had with other pedometers. I love that I don't have to log anything here to update my "normal" daily movements. I tell everyone about it.
  • tiggersstar
    tiggersstar Posts: 193 Member
    its not worth the money. just use this site and log exercise, spend the money you will save on xmas.

    xxx
  • cajungirltx
    cajungirltx Posts: 147 Member
    bump
  • azzkikin
    azzkikin Posts: 458 Member
    I got the Ultra used it for about 2 months. then had the opportunity to get the One and have used since. They only difference is the One is a little smaller, syncs to your Bluetooth 4.0 smartphone and is water/splash proof. The Ultra is being discontinued by the One. They both work very well for counting steps taken, floors climbed, and sleep. I like that I can just put it in my pocket and not worry about having it on my arm or fall off my belt. But I have to tell you I use it on my belt the most.

    It sure makes me get more active and make sure I am up and moving around. I am constantly trying to beat my previous day step count. I think on your waist is the best place for it, and that's why I did not go for the Bodymedia or Nike. But to each their own.

    It links to MFP without issue. Any time there was an issue with the linkup, Fitbit and MFP were aware and fixing the issue.

    Any questions let me know. Good luck
  • stebbrock
    stebbrock Posts: 5 Member
    I would recommend the fitbit “One” highly. Singularly the best piece of fitness equipment I have ever purchased! Coupled with MFP it has changed my life in many positive ways.
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    I got my fitbit ultra in October and my only complaint is that I didn't wait to get the one which would allow me sync via bluetooth to the iPad.

    Aside from that, I just love it. It's a great tool for tracking what I'm doing and pushing myself to do more. I find that I split my tracking between the fitbit site and here, with food here and exercise over there and it all works out find for me.
  • BrawlerBella
    BrawlerBella Posts: 400 Member
    right at the moment I do not like mine.....it is not tracking....right....I spent 90 mins. at the gym sweating like a pig :laugh: and it said I only burnt 230 calories.....but when I log what I did in with MFP the numbers was like 570 something....so I 'm not liking fitbit right now till I figure out what is wrong.

    The fitbit does not track your heart rate just your steps so your calories are different when you plug them into MFP. For a better caloric burn number use an HRM.

    I've had mine for a week and totally addicted. I bought the One it can sync via bluetooth with your iphone 4s or 5 and ipad retina(3). I use a a droid razar maxx and Fitbit is in the works to be able to sync via Android on phones with Bluetooth 4.
  • Codefox
    Codefox Posts: 308 Member
    Its a great little motivator if you like seeing numbers go up. I had an ultra and washed it (I wonder how many clean, broken ultras are out there 8) ) and recently replaced it with a One which I like a little better design wise. Its better built. I keep it with me when I run and I've discovered while its not 100% accurate to the distance on my GPS its REALLY close. I keep trying to see if I can break my previous step badge total...up to 30k in a day so far!

    Noone else has mentioned the scale but I also own that and I've found the scale to be great. I love that it uploads my weight to Fitbit which then syncs to MFP. It seems to be a very accurate scale as well. It also evaluates BF% which, this type of technology isn't that accurate with. That said I think its still in the ballpark and gives a good sense of progress. I've gone down 3 or 4% since I got it and that matches up to my weight loss.

    I recommend both!
  • maigas
    maigas Posts: 4
    I have it - use it everyday - awesome!!!
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    Love mine. By far the best fitness purchase I've made.

    This is what I tell people when they ask. I wouldn't want someone to buy one thinking that it was the end all and be all to weight loss and calorie counting.

    The Fitbit is a pedometer. Only. It is a pedometer on steroids. And it is pretty cool. It uses the same technology that is in a Wii remote to count stairs / elevation. But it is a pedometer. If you get most of your activity through walking or running or your day to day activities include a lot of walking, the fitbit is awesome and you will not regret buying it. If the majority of your exercise is at the gym taking classes or working with weights etc, then you may not be happy with the fitbit, if you don't understand that it is a pedometer and not a heart rate monitor.
  • flechero
    flechero Posts: 260 Member
    right at the moment I do not like mine.....it is not tracking....right....I spent 90 mins. at the gym sweating like a pig :laugh: and it said I only burnt 230 calories.....but when I log what I did in with MFP the numbers was like 570 something....so I 'm not liking fitbit right now till I figure out what is wrong.

    unless you were running laps around the gym, the fitbit is fine. It isn't going to help with a gym/weight workout
  • 120weeks
    120weeks Posts: 242 Member
    I've enjoyed my "One" and I've had it for a week.

    My goal burn for the day on fitbit is 2420. My caloric goal is 1920. With a 500 deficit daily, that should put me at 1 pound lost a week on average. The fitbit helps me make my goals on lazy days AND tells me how much everyday living actually burns. I did a bunch of errands yesterday and burned 2983. I didn't go to the gym, even. It's an excellent tool and motivator. I do need a HRM now though. One gadget leads to another since the fitbit doesn't record my boxing, biking, as well as running, walking, etc.

    Overall, I do love it. It would be a costly thing to replace. A cheap pedometer would be a good starter for achieving 10,000 steps a day and much cheaper to replace but on the other hand......the fitbit helps the overall picture of cals burnt and it's fun.


    http://www.fitbit.com/one

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/fitbit/connected

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/help/section/65-fitbit-integration
  • cajungirltx
    cajungirltx Posts: 147 Member
    Just ordered the Fitbit Zip:smile:

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